Dog training with Alissa has been amazing. She helped get my dog off leash trained (something I…read morenever thought possible)! My dog is obsessed with Alissa and loves and trusts her. I'm super grateful I decided to go ahead with dog training with Alissa because now my dog can be off leash at the beach, can go hiking off leash and I never have to worry about her not coming back/not recalling to me. Has drastically improved not only my dogs life because of this but also mine since I don't have to stress about taking her off leash anymore!

We are taking our new puppy to the Puppy Social Hour and it has been fantastic. Michelle is a…read morelovely trainer - super knowledgable, thoughtful and takes the time to answer questions and explain things in further detail. The Puppy Social Hour is a great time for your puppy to socialize with other puppies around the same age (10 weeks to 5 months) while also learning basic commands with positive reinforcement, desensitization to loud noises/objects, etc. I highly highly recommend this training at Woods Humane!

What an awesome experience and addition to Woods! This was the first obedience class we've taken in…read morethe 12 years that we've had dogs (I suppose it shows!), so I didn't know what to expect. Michelle was very knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive of each of our individual problem areas or goals. Energy is key, and hers was perfect for all of our training needs with Wild Man Woody! We are definitely signing up for the intermediate class!

Kelly is amazing with all animals, she's just got that gift. We had a big dog Zack that we…read morebasically only trusted with a few people, he was kind of senile in his old age, Kelly brought out the best in him and stood her ground with enforcing our discipline strategies. And now she is the part time dog walker for my dog Shelby. Shelby is high maintenance when it comes to getting attention and love, and Kelly is great with her too! Definitely would recommend her ! She has passion in her heart for animals and that is important when choosing someone to watch your family member

So #2 son finds a stray mutt in DTLA (Fig & 34th, hence the name Felix) and in spite of all my…read moreprotests, brings him home... and it's love. I've had a few dogs and never used a trainer but life is full, and if I'm keeping this dog it's gotta be easy. I had met Mark through a dear friend, an animal rights advocate, who if she trusts him with her dogs then I trust him with mine. I'm so glad I did. Mark relates to our canine companions (maybe better than people) and the hounds know it and appreciate his deep understanding. Animal lovers: do not be afraid of the e-collar! You'll hold it in your hand and wonder what all the fuss is about. It's a small but crucial part of his technique and like all tools there is good use and abuse. His I found totally appropriate. Mark innately knows each dog's personality and tunes in to their strengths, speaking to them clearly and gently. I could not believe the transformation that was happening before my eyes over the several videos he sent each day of Felix responding to commands and walking attentively next to Mark, actually heeling! Not a robo-dog, but in his face I could see he was being the dog he was always wanting to be. You love your dog, I promise you will love him EVEN MORE after his week with Mark. A dog who sits on command? Goes to his bed when told to? Hikes placidly off leash??? Worth every single penny. My only heads up: the rest is up to you. Ask lots of questions. Listen to Mark. Follow through and you'll have the dog of your dreams.

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

Fantastic experience with gentle touch. They were caring and patience with our big pittie boy. Gave…read moreus lots of great training tips that we are still using! They are true to their name -- gentle with lots of praise for pups. Would 100% recommend.

Gentle Touch has awesome trainers/ class instructors and wonderful programs! They use only…read morepositive training methods and have something for everyone, from basic puppy socialization to competitive dog sports. Reasonable fees also support a non-profit organization that provides service dogs! My young dog has been a regular since she was a puppy and loves everyone there. She is so excited every time we arrive for a class or competition.

Kaitlyn trained our 2 year chocolate lab, first off leash training and then bird dog training. She…read moreis incredibly patient and professional with both dogs and owners. She is clearly passionate about what she does and is very skilled due to her years of experience and training. I just got back from our first pheasant hunt and our lab performed like a veteran bird dog which was incredibly to watch and experience together. I have probably left three reviews in my life but had to give Kaitlyn and KW Dog Training big props! Whether you want your dog trained off-leash or you plan on hunting your best friend this is the place to go!

We took our Siberian Husky puppy (Jax) to KW Dog training because our dogs are part of our family…read more Learning to communicate with your pet is not instinctive for most people. But it's mandatory for those who want to rightly honor Gods creation and provision of a companion animal. There is a lot to know and develop. Kaitlynd helped us love our puppy well by teaching us to communicate with Jax effectively. KW Dog Training taught us systems and communication that have worked and have only proven even more effective after we put in the time and effort to reinforce the training.

When Juliana arrived at our house, she came in and introduced herself to our fur baby, who fell in…read morelove with her immediately. She asked what we were looking for in the grooming, told us what she typically does, and gave us suggestions based on her experience. Jax followed her happily to the van and was happy while being groomed. None of the shaking and crying that I have experienced when taking him to a groomers. Jax is part terrier and does not like to have his feet touched. Julianna firmly and lovingly told him that teeth are not acceptable. The grooming was exactly what we asked for. Jax looks and smells great, without strong scents or perfumes. I already made our next appointment. I highly recommend Julianna and her services.

Our dog Honey developed some tangled while dealing with a flea allergy. Once we got the allergy…read moreunder control we sought out a groomer to help us with Honey's coat. After reading reviews on various platforms and asking friends, we called Pampered Paws. Communication was fast and effective. The appointment was super convenient. (She came to me!) And best of all, she made Honey feel safe even though it was Honey's first grooming appointment ever. We will definitely use this business again!

I wish we could give 100 stars to Aly's Puppy Boot Camp! From our first inquiry via email with Aly…read moreto our sweet Winnie's graduation, our experience has been beyond what we could have imagined. I could tell from our communication with both Aly and Luke that we were in the best hands in our search for a new family member. After having searched literally all over the US online for a well-trained, well-raised, healthy and happy Australian Labradoodle, none could compare to Aly's Puppy Boot Camp - hands down. Thanks to the amazing Luke, we were matched with the most affectionate, loving, well-trained, and thoughtful new family member. He listened so intently to what we were looking for - and matched us perfectly - we are over the moon with our new family member. Luke addressed every wish and desire we had for our new pup, and kindly educated us on how to be successful. He is the consummate people-pup-person :) and he made us feel instantly comfortable and well cared-for. And, Luke and Aly have made us feel like family throughout the entire process! Knowing that Aly's Puppy Boot Camp affiliates with only the best of the best breeders - combined with their excellence in training - we have had the absolute best experience and we are so thankful. If you have the opportunity to visit Aly's Puppy Boot Camp as we did, you will experience a lovely setting attune to every dog's needs and desire. Sparkling clean and amazingly quiet, you can see how and why the pups Aly and Luke train learn to be calm and respectful. The absolute best of the best - and we are so very grateful! Sincerely, Tracy Shake

My dog went here around a year ago, they had 50+ dogs in three small yards all stacked in crates…read moreinside of sheds with ACs. Only three trainers that were expected to rotate through all of these 50 dogs. At any given time, you can find dogs sitting in pens alone. On the pick up day, they give you a packet which includes potential Giardia information to make it seem like it's normal and didn't directly come from their camp, only after picking up our dog, did they tell us she came to them with Giardia and they treated it for us except they never did a stool sample test or informed us of the medication being given. This is a marketing scheme designed to funnel dogs in take your money and give them back to you with absolutely no behavior change and potentially lots of diarrhea. Do your research and find a facility that is properly staffed and not promising you the world in only three weeks time.